BRSC Demolition Derby Regatta

In my last post I said that there was wind and rain leading up to the regatta. Well it continued on the Saturday of the regatta. The wind was gusting at strong wind warning all day and one gust up to 29 knots. Most boats headed off and (I am pleased to report) returned from various adventures down river pretty much unscathed. All the trailer sailors and yachts were fully reefed. Corsairs, Herons and Impulses had larger fleets than ever before and included several very junior crew (appeared to be about 4 years old). Little Dragon was all rigged up (reefed) and ready to go but Nicky and I made a joint decision to stay on put on shore.

Our very limited resources kept the sailors well fed.

John Woods made the trophies from materials scavenged from the demolished BRSC.

The wind had dropped by Sunday

Never too young to crew

The largest turnout ever, 78 registered to race. No complaints about weather or our limited facilities. Great vibe.